Friday, November 21, 2014

A local prison ministry will be drawing attention to the needs of inmates
during Restorative Justice Week, Nov. 16-23. "Restorative justice
understands crime from the perspective of the harm caused to people and
relationships," said Maureen Donegan, coordinator of Catholic Charities
Justice Services in Vancouver. "CCJS seeks to mediate God's healing and
restorative touch to all who are touched by crime." For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Also newly posted:

Thinking of yourself won’t make you holy, but serving others will, Pope says

Pope Francis is silhouetted as he leaves his general audience in St. Peter's
Square at the Vatican Nov. 19. He condemned the "unacceptable episodes of
violence" in Jerusalem after two Palestinians killed five people in a
synagogue Nov. 18. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

In his Nov. 19 general audience, Pope Francis said that holiness can never be
selfish, but is a gift that must be put into practice through daily witness and
attentiveness to the needs of others.For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.
More research and education on natural family planning needed, says physician

An Ottawa family doctor says more research and education on natural family
planning (NFP) is needed so its health benefits can be enjoyed by more
Canadians. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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